The first "Sunday Night Football" game of the 2024 NFL season features the Lions and the Rams in a playoff rematch from a year ago.
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Last season, Detroit secured its first playoff victory in 32 years with a 24-23 win over Los Angeles in the NFC wild-card round. In doing so, the Lions foiled Matthew Stafford's return to Ford Field, as the Rams quarterback previously spent 12 years with Detroit.
Stafford, who famously received a shower of boos in last year's matchup, will look for redemption in Week 1. With the emergence of running back Kyren Williams and receiver Puka Nacua — along with the steady presence of receiver Cooper Kupp — Stafford's Rams have the makings of a high-octane offense.
So do the Lions, who enter the season with atypically high expectations on the heels of one of their best campaigns in franchise history. Veteran quarterback Jared Goff is surrounded by All-Pro receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown and second-year running back Jahmyr Gibbs, the young anchors to head coach Dan Campbell's blossoming group.
The Sporting News has you covered with everything that you need to know about watching Sunday Night Football in Week 1.
Who plays on Sunday Night Football tonight?
- Matchup: Rams at Lions
- Location: Ford Field
The first "Sunday Night Football" game of the year features the Rams and the Lions in a rematch of last year's NFC wild-card game.
The game will be played at Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan.
What time is the NFL game on tonight?
- Date: Sunday, Sept. 8
- Time: 8:20 p.m. ET
Sunday Night Football is set to begin at 8:20 p.m. ET on Sunday, Sept. 8.
What channel is Sunday Night Football on tonight?
Sunday Night Football between the Rams and the Lions will air nationally on NBC. Mike Tirico (play-by-play), Cris Collinsworth (color analyst) and Melissa Stark (sideline reporter) will have the call.
Fans in the U.S. can stream the game on Fubo, which offers a free trial. That way, you can try before you buy.
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The game can also be streamed on Peacock. Fans hoping to stream the game in Canada can do so on DAZN, which carries every NFL game.
Sunday Night Football radio station
- Radio channel: SiriusXM channel 88
Listen to Sunday Night Football live on SiriusXM channel 88, NFL Radio. Team broadcasts are available on channel 225 (Lions) and 226 (Rams).
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